How much does a Senior Systems Programmer make?
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$193K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Systems Programmer is $192,566 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $144,617 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $47,950 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $158K-$239K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Systems Programmer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Systems Programmer in United States. Employers include Intel Corporation, Walmart and FedEx.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Systems Programmer in United States
| 1 | Intel Corporation | $209,979 | |
| 2 | Walmart | $207,068 | |
| 3 | FedEx | $186,589 | |
| 4 | FIS | $135,242 | |
| 5 | Client Network Services | $121,524 | |
| 6 | Nationwide Children's Hospital | $108,276 |
What are total pay estimates for a Senior Systems Programmer at different companies?
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$121,524
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$186,589
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$181,895
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$207,068
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$209,979
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$108,276
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$135,242
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Systems Programmer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Systems Programmer in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $207,068, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $186,589, Information Technology with a median total pay of $165,751, Financial Services with a median total pay of $135,242, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $108,276.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Senior Systems Programmer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Senior Systems Programmer is $192,566 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 181 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Systems Programmer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Senior Systems Programmer in United States is $238,671 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Systems Programmer in United States is $157,880 per year.
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